Bring tropical elegance to your garden with Etlingera Elatior, an heirloom flowering plant known for its striking, torch-like blooms and extended flowering season. These seeds grow into hardy, low-maintenance plants ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. Perfect for home gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting flowers that add an exotic touch to any outdoor space.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Etlingera Elatior (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright perennial tropical plant
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Height: 1.5–3 meters (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Bright red to coral blooms
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Blooming Season: Late spring through autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
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Uses: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and tropical-themed gardens
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours to soften the seed coat and enhance germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in a seed-starting mix or fertile garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 22–28°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Germination Time: 3–6 weeks depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers spaced 60–90 cm apart.
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Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms; provide support for taller plants if needed.